Senate Committee on Health Stories

Senate calls for urgent review of Kenya’s blood transfusion services
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 21, 2025

Legislators are now calling for urgent intervention to restore the country’s blood transfusion services and prevent further loss of lives.

Medical equipment worth over Sh100 million lying idle in counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

Counties affected include Kilifi, Kitui, Machakos, Nyeri, Nakuru, Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, and Kisii.

Employers face penalties for late SHA remittance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

Failing to contribute or making unauthorised deductions from employees could result in fines up to Sh2 million, imprisonment for up to three years, or...

Government to audit employers defaulting on SHA contributions in bid to boost revenue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 19, 2025

Last month, the Health Ministry reported that 18,988,530 Kenyans had registered for SHA, but concerns over its effectiveness persist.

SHA is distancing itself from NHIF liabilities, warn rural private hospitals
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 19, 2025

According to RUPHA Chairperson Dr. Brian Lishenga, SHA's reluctance to fully acknowledge NHIF's outstanding debts has placed hospitals in limbo, despi...

18 million registered for SHA but only 4 million contributing, report reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

Senators questioned how the government plans to sustain the programme with such a funding shortfall.

Private hospitals call for dialogue with Health Ministry over unpaid claims
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 18, 2025

PS Kimtai had threatened to shut down private healthcare facilities over concerns raised about unsettled claims under the National Health Insurance Fu...

Private hospitals face license revocation over SHA compliance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 18, 2025

PS Kimtai criticised hospitals that have halted services, accusing them of using the situation to pressure the government.

Explainer: How Kenyans are struggling for healthcare despite UHC promise
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 17, 2025

In Kenya, the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is a key component of the government's strategy to achieve UHC) aiming to provide affordable and acc...

Poor remuneration pushing Kenya's community health promoters to the edge
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 17, 2025

CHPs are the backbone of Kenya’s primary healthcare system under Universal Health Coverage which focuses on primary health care.

Garissa MCAs question county health officials over unmet workers’ demands
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 15, 2025

Other members raised concerns about issues highlighted by the striking health workers, including the lack of promotions, denial of leave allowances, a...

WHO says Tanzania Marburg virus disease outbreak resolved after no new cases in 42 days
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 14, 2025

Thanks to lessons learned from the 2023 Marburg outbreak, Tanzania’s public health system was better equipped to handle this crisis.

Health facilities in petrol stations, homes given six months to move or face closure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 12, 2025

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the KMPDC stressed that such locations were unsuitable for healthcare services due to the potential spread of infe...

Government orders nationwide removal of asbestos, property owners to bear costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 11, 2025

The directive, approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday, will require property owners to cover the costs of removal and disposal.

The rise of artificial intelligence in healthcare: Transforming patient care in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 09, 2025

Although AI adoption in Kenya is still in its early stages, it promises to enhance the capabilities of surgeons, reduce human error and provide safer...

Why your baby can get a UTI and how to prevent it
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 09, 2025

While there are other contributing factors, maintaining good hygiene and understanding the risks can significantly reduce the likelihood of a UT

Hospitals, patients suffer after government ignored NHIF warnings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 09, 2025

Rupha has revealed that the government ignored the warnings, leading to hospitals grappling with financial instability and system failures.

Kenya to expand malaria prevention in Turkana with digital monitoring
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 09, 2025

PS Muthoni said the government is now preparing for the second phase of SMC in June 2025, which will integrate digital monitoring tools to enhance eff...

Kenyan youth ranked among world's most mentally strong, better than many in Western nations
Amina Wako  |  Mar 07, 2025

The study, which analysed more than one million responses from internet-enabled populations in 76 countries, reveals a stark contrast between Africa a...

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